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October 09, 2013

Logistics News: A Detailed Plan Is Key To Having A Successful Materials Handling Project

Converting a Vision into a Successful Project Requires Attention to Details

TOPICS : Benchmarking | Benchmarking | Project management | Project management | Distribution


September 30, 2013

Supply Chain by Design: Three Types of Supply Chain Buffers

Your Supply Chain has Variability and Using Three Ways to Buffer It, You Can Choose How you Will Buffer the Variability

TOPICS : Lean | Supply Chain Experts


September 25, 2013

Supply Chain by Design: Systems Thinking and the "Limits" of Optimization

When You Model Your Supply Chain, the Goal Isn't to Capture Every Detail

TOPICS : Supply Chain Experts

September 24, 2013

Supply Chain Comment: Are Spreadsheets the Answer?

Spreadsheets have, for many, Become the Go-To Solution for Much of their Supply Chain Needs

TOPICS : Demand planning/management

September 19, 2013

Supply Chain Comment - Getting It Right: Key Pieces to Successful Global Trade Management

Survey of the Landscape and Issues Facing Supply Chain Professionals as they Manage Their Global Trade

TOPICS : Global logistics

September 19, 2013

Supply Chain Comment: Lean and Six Sigma with Best Practice Workflow Processes

Using Lean and Six Sigma Approaches Enable a Company to Streamline Processes and Reduce Operating Inefficiencies

TOPICS : Lean | Six Sigma

September 18, 2013

Logistics News: Short Product Life Cycles Increase Inventory Levels & Decrease Efficiency

Making Better Slotting Decisions Improves DC Performance

TOPICS : Distribution | Inventory management

September 11, 2013

Logistics News: Managing Dynamic Change Within A Fixed System

The Cause & Effect of Operational Changes on System Performance

TOPICS : Distribution | Material handling automation